NICU Virtual Support Group

**NICU VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ON HOLD AT THE MOMENT – PLEASE EMAIL FOR ASSISTANCE**

Having a baby in the NICU is a life changing experience filled with lots of uncertainty. Every NICU journey is different, but you are not alone.

In a joint effort with Pierce’s Project we have decided to bring this virtual support group to families in the Greater Charlotte area. This virtual support group is designed to provide support to NICU families through a very isolating time.

We offer groups for both those who are currently in the NICU and those who have been discharged. Please check our calendar to see upcoming groups.

**Registration required.

Groups: NICU Virtual Support Group & Beyond the NICU Virtual Support Group

Host: Mary, previous NICU mom to a preemie daughter born at 26 weeks, weighing 1lb 13oz.

Description: We will meet for an hour and discuss the challenges you are facing as a NICU parent, especially in this current pandemic. You are welcome to join us with video or just listen in if you want.

If you have questions, or want to share topics that you want to be discussed, please send an email or include it in your registration form below.

To join a group, please fill out your information, read through the informed consent and electronically sign. Meeting details will be sent to your email.

Name *

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Last

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Phone Number

NICU Experience: *

Currently in the NICU
Discharged from the NICU

Do you have any topics you would like to discuss?

Electronic Signature *

I intend to participate in an online support group. I have read, understand and agree to comply with the policies listed below.

1. Group Membership. This is an open group. This means group participation is open to whomever attends. (As opposed to a closed group, where membership is set and does not change from session to session). Group is only available to families currently in the NICU of the Greater Charlotte area. Groups will be co-ed (as opposed to single gender). There may be up to 10 participants.

2. Confidentiality. Participation is confidential. Neither the identity of the participants nor the content shared in these meetings will be disclosed beyond the group. Nothing shared in group is reported back to hospital administrations. While the information disclosed during group is confidential, there are both mandatory and permissive exceptions to confidentiality, including child, elder, and dependent adult abuse; threats of harm to self or others, or if court ordered.

3. Cost and Availability. Cost for participation is free and provided as a support service by Pierce’s Project. This support group is available weekly. Based on need, times may change and other groups may be added.

4. Technology. The technology format is Zoom. There are risks and consequences from telehealth virtual and therapeutic platforms, including, but not limited to, the possibility, despite reasonable efforts on the part of the provider, that the transmission of information could be disrupted or distorted by technical failures.

5. Limitations. This support group does not provide emergency mental health services. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, please go to the nearest emergency room, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).

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